United Arab Emirates

Returned to Risk

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:40:00 -0700

Returned to Risk

Deportation of HIV-Positive Migrants

Summary

Introduction

International Law

Returned to Risk

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:32:25 -0700

This 27-page report was prepared by Human Rights Watch, Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe, the European AIDS Treatment Group, and the African HIV Policy Network.

Page Feature 85239

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:01:55 -0700

United Arab Emirates: International observers highlight need for fair trial

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:02:02 -0700

Update: The Federal Supreme Court judge overseeing the case has closed the hearing, preventing international observers from monitoring the trial.

UAE: Ruling Undermines Press Freedom

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:34:19 -0700

(New York) - A ruling by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal to suspend a local newspaper and fine its editor-in-chief further undermines press freedom in the United Arab Emirates, Human Rights Watch said today.

UAE: Exploited Workers Building ‘Island of Happiness’

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700

(Abu Dhabi) - Thousands of South Asian migrant workers building a US$27 billion island development in the United Arab Emirates face severe exploitation and abuse, in some cases amounting to forced labor, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Labor-supply agencies, construction companies, and repressive laws are responsible for the abuse.

"The Island of Happiness"

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:30:00 -0700

"The Island of Happiness"

Exploitation of Migrant Workers on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Summary

Labor conditions in Abu Dhabi

“The Island of Happiness”

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:30:00 -0700

This 80-page report found that while the UAE government has moved to improve housing conditions and ensure the timely payment of wages in recent years, many labor abuses remain commonplace.

UAE: Detention in Torture Case

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:28:24 -0700

(New York) - The reported detention of a member of the United Arab Emirates royal family, Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al Nahyan, in connection with the videotaped torture of an Afghan grain dealer is a significant development, but much more needs to be done to restore faith in the country's police and justice system, Human Rights Watch said today.

UAE: Review of Torture Incident Positive Step

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:18:46 -0700

(New York) - The announcement by the United Arab Emirates that the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department will conduct an expeditious and "comprehensive review" of the videotaped torture of an Afghan grain dealer, apparently by a royal family member and the police, is a positive first step in restoring public confidence in the country's criminal justice system, Human Rights Watch said today.